Passive Aggressive Relationships

Is Your Passive Aggressive Nature a Relationship Killer? First of all, it’s important to understand that relationship breakups are rarely the fault of one person or the other. It’s generally some combination of the two. You don’t go from love to hate on the turn of a dime. Nor do you fall out of love

First of all, it’s important to understand that relationship breakups are
rarely the fault of one person or the other. It’s generally some
combination of the two. You don’t go from love to hate on the turn of a
dime. Nor do you fall out of love completely over one argument, no matter
how passionate the fight may be.

If there is one thing, though, that drives partners insane, it’s trying to
have a productive argument with someone who is passive aggressive. The
purpose of arguments is to sort out problems and solve them. Arguments, in
relationships, are often necessary for getting feelings out on the table
and making progress. When you don’t participate in the fight, progress
cannot be made.

The other problem with passive aggression is that it sends a signal to
your partner that he or she is not worth fighting for. It says that you’re
unwilling to fight to save the relationship. That may not be your
intention. In fact, the intention is likely your desire to avoid
uncomfortable or confrontational experiences. These are a few of the
reasons why passive aggressiveness is widely known to do more harm than
good for relationships.

Inhibits Communication

It’s difficult to talk to someone who has checked out of the conversation.
Not only are you not letting your partner know how you feel, but you’re
also preventing your partner from clearing the air about how he or she
feels. How can you meet your partner’s needs and be there for your partner
if you’re holding up a huge blinking neon “Hands Off” sign?

Involves Burying Feelings

The other things passive aggressive arguments do is bury your own
feelings. You’re not telling your partner how you feel and yet holding
that person responsible for not taking care of your feelings. It’s a
lose-lose situation where neither of you is truly happy together and no
one is really able to have a productive discussion about why you are both
unhappy.

In the end, it breeds resentment on both sides of the relationship. Does
this mean the breakup was all your fault? Not at all. What it does mean,
is that you’re going to have to make real changes if you want to get your
ex back and make it work for you both this time around. It also means you
might need a little extra assistance in your efforts to get your ex back.
I can help you with that.